El Concilio of San Mateo County is committed to increasing education, employment and access to quality of life services to underserved communities in San Mateo County.

Our Impact

1,300+

Community members supported each year through our safety-net navigation program and case management services.

$350,000+

Worth of utility payment assistance provided to our community members.

115+

Low-income and vulnerable renters received cooling measures and devices to provide heat resilience in 2024.

Want to learn more about what we do and the impact we’re making?

Take a few minutes to watch our organization’s impact video.

Read our Strategic Plan 2024-2027

Upcoming events

  • Monthly Mercadito

    Date: Saturday, November 21st

    Time: 10AM - 12PM

    Location: El Concilio’s Redwood City Office

    In partnership with CHASELOVE and CityTeam, we’re hosting a monthly clothing pop-up every third Saturday—offering a dignified, all-sizes shopping experience for housing-insecure and immigrant neighbors. The event will also feature community outreach tables, a flu clinic, and kids’ activities. Spread the word, donate clothing, volunteer, or come by to show support.

  • Conectemonos! Free Technology Help Desk

    Every Monday & Thursday from 5-8PM

    Every Saturday & Sunday from 1-5PM

    Location: North Fair Oaks Library 2510 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City

    Get free technology assistance from our Conectemonos Volunteers!

    For more information, email our Digital Equity Coordinator at sharon@el-concilio.org

  • Outreach in North County

    Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Time: 9AM - 1PM

    Location: Economic Advancement Center (M/F) and Daly City Youth Health Center (W/F)

    Connect with our team in South San Francisco and Daly City!

    For more information email our Outreach Coordinator at ingrid@el-concilio.org

  • Public Health Community Collaborative

    Date: Last Tuesday of every month

    Time: 1-2:30PM

    Email sofiaraquel@el-concilio.org to get more information on the next meeting.

  • Climate Ready North Fair Oaks

    Date: Last Wednesday of every month

    Time: 6PM

    Location: Fair Oaks Community Center

  • South San Francisco Community Collaborative

    Date: Last Thursday of every month

    Time: 12PM

    Location: 901 Civic Campus Way

Our Lead Funders

Our Partners

San Mateo County Public Health, Policy and Planning

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San Mateo County Department of Sustainability

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Redwood City Together

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St. Francis Center (Redwood City)

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Climate Resilient Communities

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One East Palo Alto

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Ayudando a Latinos a Sonar (ALAS)

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Pal Center

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Friends for Youth

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Sequoia YMCA

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CARON

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Nuestra Casa

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WestLight Energy

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Commute.org

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Upward Scholars

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Family Connections

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The City of South San Francisco

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The City of Redwood City

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TEAM Collaborative

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Bay Area Air District

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Atkinson Foundation

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Latino Community Foundation

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Genentech

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Sobrato Family Foundation

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The Grove Foundation

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PG&E

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Comerica

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San Mateo County Office of Community Affairs

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LIBRE

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Kaiser Permanente

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Daly City Youth Health Center

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SamTrans

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San Mateo County Express Lanes JPA

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San Mateo County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement

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Peninsula Health Care District

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Somos Mayfair

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Congregational Church of San Mateo

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All Home CA

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Puente de la Costa Sur

San Francisco Foundation

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California Health Care Foundation

San Mateo County Public Health, Policy and Planning • San Mateo County Department of Sustainability • Redwood City Together • St. Francis Center (Redwood City) • Climate Resilient Communities • One East Palo Alto • Ayudando a Latinos a Sonar (ALAS) • Pal Center • Friends for Youth • Sequoia YMCA • CARON • Nuestra Casa • WestLight Energy • Commute.org • Upward Scholars • Family Connections • The City of South San Francisco • The City of Redwood City • TEAM Collaborative • Bay Area Air District • Atkinson Foundation • Latino Community Foundation • Genentech • Sobrato Family Foundation • The Grove Foundation • PG&E • Comerica • San Mateo County Office of Community Affairs • LIBRE • Kaiser Permanente • Daly City Youth Health Center • SamTrans • San Mateo County Express Lanes JPA • San Mateo County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement • Peninsula Health Care District • Somos Mayfair • Congregational Church of San Mateo • All Home CA • • Puente de la Costa Sur San Francisco Foundation • California Health Care Foundation